The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports
  • Physical Education and Sport, one-year programme
  • Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme

Teaching language

This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.

Course contents

  • Children's motor development

  • Abnormal development and physical activity adaptation for children and adolescents with special needs

  • Definitions, terms and theoretical perspectives on motor function

  • Observation and testing of motor function

  • Activities in different environments

  • Sports activities for children and adolescents

  • Practice with children and/or adolescents in motion

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will

  • have basic knowledge of children's motor development

  • be able to describe different theoretical perspectives on children's motor development

  • have knowledge about abnormal development and how to prepare for physical activity for children and adolescents with special needs

  • have knowledge about a selection of methods for observation and motor testing

  • be able to play and do sports with children and/or adolescents in various environments

  • have knowledge about the Norwegian Confederation of Sports' (NIF) Children's Rights in Sport in a motor perspective

  • be able to explain the significance of the game of movement for children's general development

Examination requirements

  • Attendance requirements for compulsory instruction must be met (please see course schedule)

  • Passed practice period

Bachelor students in physical education and sports must also have an approved practice report and an oral presentation (please refer to course schedule for other requirements concerning design, content and volume)

Teaching methods

Teaching will be given as lectures, group work and also practising activities (games and sports) in various environments (outdoor, in water, indoor). Bachelor students also have a compulsory observation practice including a session in activity management at various relevant practice placements for five days. It is also compulsory attendance for preparation and after-work related to the practice period. See further description in

Canvas.

For Advanced teacher education level 8-13 a 10-day practice placement in school is included. Please refer to Canvas for details.

All teaching in practical sport activities is compulsory (a minimum of 80% attendance is required).

Estimated student work load i about 270 hours.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

A graded 4-hour written individual school examination.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IDR103 – Physical and Motor Development in Children and Adolescents 10
IDR103 – Physical and Motor Development in Children and Adolescents 10
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 1:55:09 AM